Cycladic house holiday rentals in Rethymno

We were two families with two children and spend a week in Lena’s house. The villa is specious and comfortable. Pool was nice and clean. The house is in a remote location so you do need a car for everything, but you are in a less touristy and quiet spot of Crete and you can reach most of the top attractions within an hour drive. It’s about 15min drive to the nearest beach and 45min to Rhetymno town. It’s also easy to go to the mountains.

Beautiful location and amazing views. Slightly awkward to drive to with slightly bad very hilly roads so a 4x4 would have felt safer but we managed with a small rental car. The villa was lovely and the views were to die for. The infinity pool was really nice. We were welcomed by the owner and his wife himself with a nice welcome pack of provisions. Only (small) caveat is the necessity for a car as even the nearby village, beach and shops was a bit of a hilly trek. Overall a wonderful experience and would stay again.

Papa Pavlov's house was cozy simple and personal. A house with soul and many nice nooks to sit in when it was hot, windy, or dark. We were there for 5 weeks. Enjoyed tours around the island and also relaxing in Kerames town. Went many trips with the dog. Met nice people who we greeted but couldn't talk to because of the language. A really good grocery store 200m away and div. Taverna We would highly recommend the place and would love to come back. Ps our dog could stay inside the lower yard when we brought a baby glitter.

We had a great stay in Matala. The appartement has a beautiful location with an amazing view over the beach, sea and caves of Matala. It was only 1 min walk to the main street, and 20 meters more to the beach. Loads of nice restaurants and bars on walking distance. The big plus for us was the private outdoor shower to shower off sand/sea water, and the big outdoor table with an incredible view. It was also a really short hike up to the top behind the appartment to watch the sunsets (on the way to the red beach). Ieronimoss was really helpfull with check-in and check-out. Recommended!

We had a wonderful third time in this house and village. Ian and Bev are warm and welcoming hosts!

We were really delighted with the beautiful soundings with distant view of the sea and forests and mountains. The accommodation was very fairly priced and the staff were helpful at all times. Lovely remote, pretty village with small shops, restaurants and beach 15 minute drive away. 30 minute drive to Chania old town which is worth a visit.

top accommodation with a great view , need a car because on the island's authors, small pool bar right in front of the villa very nice. Richard has about staying patient , responsive and very helpful by message. 🙂 Yuli the person in charge of cleaning the pool and house and really very kind and professional. i'll retain the rental and will be happy to come back 🙂

We really enjoyed our stay and whilst I can talk lots about the island, I am going to talk about the property, it was all super clean and tidy, the kitchen had what we needed on the days we cooked there, the beds were magically comfortable- dont hesitate to book if you have a bad back- choice of softer or firmer pillows, the room could be lighter or darker to suit, there were separate air con units which worked a treat. The host communication was perfect. all I would add is a little warning opening the door into the terrace if you are not used to a door at the top of the stairs. the location is close to everything you need within 5 or 20 min walks, its nicely tucked in so its peaceful and you are away from the noise. Don't hesitate to book and enjoy!

Lovely place for a larger group. Four bedrooms with their own bathrooms and small terraces also allowed for private time. Quiet location with amazing views. Several restaurants and two well-equipped grocery stores in walking distance. The kitchen had good equipment, which was suitable for cooking, both indoors and outdoors in the nice outdoor kitchen. The heated infinity pool offered both swimming and water activities. Lovely large terrace with sun loungers, sofa and parasols allowed for common chill. Also the playing field attracted to board games. The villa's location on a steep hillside allows for training. Recommend renting a car or scooters to get to different places. The host was on hand and reachable on short notice. Highly recommend Villa Eureka and would love to come there again.

We had the most wonderful stay at Wild Pear Villa. The villa is beautiful with a fantastic view of Agia Pelagia and the sea. It was in perfect condition, super clean, stocked with everything you need. We did not have a car but it's a short walk down to a small but lovely beach where you will find a few restaurants and a mini market. A little further walk will take you to Agia Pelagia which has many more restaurants and shops. Our hosts were wonderful. Anna and Victoria quickly replied to any questions we had and their mother Olga greeted us with food, fruits and beverages which we really appreciated arriving in the evening after a long flight from New York. Lovely people and a lovely home. We honestly didn't want to leave!

We had a wonderful week here. The villa is beautiful and 100% matching the photos. We had a warm welcome by Maria and she was also always available for any questions during the week.

The villa was absolutely stunning! It was very clean, spacious and modern. Panagoula was an amazing host, she made us feel right at home. She welcomed us with authentic refreshments and snacks for the stay. She gave us recommendations of many local restaurants, shops and sightseeing locations, which was really helpful. The villa had a beautiful pool, bbq area(outdoor kitchen) and we loved the outdoor fireplace. The views from the villa was beautiful and peaceful. Also we would recommend Panagoula car rental service too, it was a reasonable price and very much needed to explore Crete and getting around. I would highly recommend this villa to anyone! It was definitely worth it. Panagoula really took care of us and the attitude to always help with anything made the stay so much better and memorable. Thank you again my friend :)

10/10 would recommend! Everything was according to the description and worth the price. Our apartament was clean and spacious, very well equipped for daily use. Odisseas & Evita were available and very helpful while sharing their recommendations. The town is small and rather quiet in April but the views and surroundings were most beautiful.

Great stay. private location. very responsive host

House was lovely and Minoas was terrific looking after us. Loads of recommendations for activities and alway available if we had any questions. A pleasure staying in his beautiful villa.

Fantastic experience start to finish. Minoas, the host, was communicative, welcoming, super helpful and very friendly. The villa was beautiful, just like the photos, and the views were stunning. The local beach is a great place to walk to and there are lots of bars situated there which also serve yummy food. Easy to drive to (rent a car if you’re flying into chania and want to explore more of the island) and very safe. Definitely recommend!!

Our stay at Villa Theano in Triopetra was exceptional! The Etouri team was very professional, helpful, and ensured smooth communication from start to finish. The owner of the villa was so kind and generous, making our stay unforgettable with thoughtful touches that made us feel truly welcomed. The regular housekeeping service and towel changes were wonderful details that made our experience feel like a wonderful hotel stay, adding an extra layer of comfort. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a delightful fruit basket, olive oil, and a bottle of wine, which made for such a warm and special welcome. The villa itself is a peaceful paradise with breathtaking views and beautiful surroundings, perfect for those seeking a serene escape. We highly recommend Villa Theano to anyone looking for a tranquil escape in the South of Crete, and we would love to be back!

We were a family of 11, 5 of which children, and our stay was just perfact. the Villa is even better in real life, the pool and Suana were great, the kitchen was good as well and the rooms were very nice. Maria was very responsive and helpful. overall our stay was amazing and I highly recommend it.

We really loved our stay at Galini Breeze which was last stop on our honeymoon trip. We were made to feel very welcome by Serhat on arrival and throughout our time both Serhat and Hamza were super friendly hosts. They also provided us with some great recommendations on secluded beaches to visit. The hotel itself was lovely, with beautiful pool area overlooking the Mount Ida in one direction and the coast. Rooms were very contemporary with lovely private balconies. It was nice how they had thought about everything, and even had a washing machine, a selection of beach toys/ sun umbrellas. While a bit touristy we enjoyed Agia Galini, plus it is an amazing base to explore if you have access to a hire car and don't mind the hills. Other than that the driving was fine. Thanks

We stayed for a week in Crete and looked for something quite to relax. This great house is located in a calm area, had a wonderful pool, perfect to recharge the batteries. We felt home from the first minute.